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In our last eNewsletter of 2024, I want to say thank you for reading and connecting with Canadian Firefighter this year. A lot happened in the fire service over the past 12 months, and I'm excited to see what 2025 will bring. Happy holidays!
- Brittani Schroeder, Editor
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The Ontario government has introduced legislation that, if passed, will provide municipalities and police with new resources and enforcement tools to address homeless encampments and illegal drug use in parks and public spaces.
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The government of Prince Edward Island invested more than $3.3 million to strengthen emergency response for 35 rural communities.
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The government of Ontario has created the Ontario Corps, a group of skilled professionals and volunteers the province can deploy to help communities respond to natural disasters and other emergencies.
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John Banker has been selected as the deputy fire chief – safety and training for the Campbell River Fire Department (CRFD) in British Columbia.
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Frontline crisis response is challenging. Emergency responders, soldiers, and humanitarian aid workers all operate at the frontlines of threatening, uncertain crisis situations on a daily basis. Under intense pressure, they need to make a range of difficult decisions. This book conducts in-depth studies of eleven such dilemmas by integrating a wide array of research findings on crisis response operations. As such, this book will undoubtedly help to understand, evaluate, and advance crisis response operations.
» Order your copy today!
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Just like that, we are reaching the end of 2024. Through all the ups and downs in the fire service this year, it's been an honour to bring you the stories that matter.
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Ottawa Fire Services shares the story of a once-in-a-lifetime call in the form of a calendar.
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Annually, the Yellowhead County Fire Department (YCFD) brings on two recent fire school graduates to participate in YCFD's one-year work experience program (WEP), which offers the opportunity to gain fire fighting experience that will move them towards a career position.
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The fire service is renowned for its bravery, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property. However, behind the heroism lies a sobering truth—a rising concern that has silently infiltrated fire departments across the nation: addiction.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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This podcast features an interview with Fire Chief Ken McMullen, president of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, discussing current challenges facing Canadian fire services. Key topics include the increasing reliance on fire departments for medical first response, the importance of addressing first responder mental health, and the need for improved collaboration among federal, provincial, and municipal agencies during emergencies like wildfires. McMullen also highlights the CAFC’s advocacy efforts, specifically pushing for a national fire administration and increased funding for emergency preparedness programs. Finally, he emphasizes the crucial role of volunteer firefighters and the need to better recognize their contributions.
» Listen now
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